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S992 JGX

1998 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217,001 mi
Last recorded217,001 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Volkswagen Beetle68,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS992 JGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 217,001 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 216,971 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 201,388 miles

o/s and n/s sills are damaged but sound

Fail 18 Feb 2010 200,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s sills are damaged but sound

Pass 23 Feb 2009 183,008 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 183,004 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 165,248 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 165,243 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 147,982 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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S992 JGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 68,525 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S992 JGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 28 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S992 JGX registered?

S992 JGX is a 1998 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S992 JGX safe to buy?

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